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Pansies and Violas: Styling and Care
Posted by Sara Berg on Mar 14th 2026
Pansies and Violas: Styling and Care It's Pansy-monium in the Greenhouse! Let’s pause for a moment to take a collective sigh of relief... the spring thaw is here! Pansies and violas...
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Planning a Perennial Cut Flower Garden
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 8th 2026
Planning a Perennial Cut Flower Garden The joy of cut flowers harvested from your very own garden is hard to beat. Planting perennials for cut flowers is the secret to filling your garde...
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Carnivorous Plants 101
Posted by Caitlin Nelson on Mar 8th 2026
Carnivorous Plants 101 There are more than 600 species of carnivorous plants, making it one of the most diverse groups in the plant kingdom. Carnivorous plants can be found on every conti...
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Best Houseplants for Early Spring Color
Posted by Sara Berg on Mar 2nd 2026
Best Houseplants for Early Spring Color Although temperatures are still leaning below freezing, everyone is itching to get planting and to see some green! While we start our seeds and pat...
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Submit Your Ask Annie Questions!
Posted by Annie Algren on Mar 2nd 2026
Have a perennial puzzle, mystery, or design dilemma? Ask Annie! Include your question, your name or initials, your USDA zone or location, and the plant’s name (or your best guess). It may ap...
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Seed Starting 101
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Mar 2nd 2026
Seed Starting 101 Starting seeds indoors gives you a jump on the growing season, and the chance to grow whatever varieties you can get your hands on! All you need is a few simple supplie...
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Ask Annie
Posted by Annie Algren on Feb 25th 2026
Introducing “Ask Annie”: your friendly perennial plant expert, here to help you solve garden mysteries, fix plant problems, and grow a landscape you love. {...
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The Power of Plants
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Feb 23rd 2026
The Power of Plants According to the EPA, Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors. Tragic! Because of this, humans are missing out on time in nature and its numerous benefits. Man...
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Growing Herbs for Tea
Posted by Jessie Jacobson on Feb 23rd 2026
Growing Herbs for Tea Herbs are easy to grow and care for in the garden - and indoors! While most often used in cooking and flavoring food, there is a growing trend towards planting herb...
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